Do you enjoy bringing structure to chaos, turning ideas into reality, and juggling multiple projects without dropping the important bits?

This is a varied role that supports projects and initiatives across the organisation, from service design, tender submissions, service mobilisation, contract monitoring and refunding efforts. In short, you'll help support our services across the full lifecycle of service contracts, from concept to commencement and beyond.

No two weeks look quite the same. One day you might be helping set up a new service, the next drafting a proposal, coordinating a project workshop, or working with stakeholders to bring a new initiative to life.

About Ruah

Ruah is a leading values-driven employer in Western Australia’s community services sector. Our staff go boldly, not just supporting people in need, but working to end homelessness, end domestic violence and create opportunities for people struggling with poverty and mental health challenges.

Our professional team of operational and corporate services staff is backed by one of WA’s biggest Peer support workforces. Our staff reflect our commitment to diversity and inclusion, where difference is valued, celebrated and embraced.

By choosing to work with us, you are helping transform the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged people in our community.

About the Role

Our Service Development team is small, energetic, and deeply values driven. We work together to create innovative service models, craft high quality tenders, and make sure our programs truly deliver for people experiencing complex challenges. This role provides an exciting opportunity to drive growth and service innovation at Ruah.

The Project Officer - Service Development works across all of Ruah’s service areas (Family and Domestic Violence, Housing and Homelessness, Mental Health and Wellness, Legal services), supporting the development of new services and innovations, to monitoring contracts when in place. This work supports the sustainability of the organisation through facilitating grant and tender applications.

The role also contributes to Ruah’s growing portfolio of strategic projects and pilot programs, which aim to try,



test, and learn new ways of working to support vulnerable people. This role requires a high level of initiative, advanced communication and writing skills, and the ability to work flexibly and proactively to support Ruah across a diverse range of service areas.

This is a full-time permanent position, with the flexibility to work from home 1-2 days per week (where our projects allow it).

What we’re looking for

We're looking for someone who:

- Enjoys solving complex problems and finding practical solutions.
- Can change focus when priorities shift.
- Has strong organisational skills.
- Writes well and can communicate with a wide range of audiences.
- Brings curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to get stuck in.

What do we offer?

- A salary aligned with Level 4 of the Ruah Enterprise Agreement (and the SCHADS Award), starting at $92,575.
- 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% annual leave loading (for award-based staff)
- 16 weeks paid parental leave, with flexibility to take at 32 weeks half-pay (uniquely, current staff can access 4 weeks paid parental leave after just 6 months’ service).
- Free, independent and confidential access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program.
- Free Ruah-paid Journey Cover (insurance for when you're getting to and from work).
- Incredibly valuable Salary Packaging (to extend your take home pay) with:
- up to $15,900 core packaging
- an additional $2,650 in meal entertainment packaging
- benefits for salary packaging travel, accommodation, parking fees, education expenses and more!
- Opportunities to be active in the Ruah Community such as participating in a wide range of working groups, joining us at Pride events, being a part of a range of cultural events to promote and support reconciliation and much, much more!





Required compliance documents:

- Current drivers’ license
- National Police Clearance Certificate
- International Police Check (if lived overseas for more than 12 months in the last 10 years).

How to apply

We’d love to hear from you!

Please click apply, create your LiveHire profile, and submit your current CV together with a

a tender-style document that addresses the following:

What motivates you?

Tell us about the kind of work, challenges and environments where you do your best work. What energises you professionally and why?

That’s an Interesting Perspective

Every person brings a unique mix of experiences, values and ways of thinking. Tell us about yours and how it influences your work.

“I’m glad we hired them”

Imagine it's twelve months after you've started in the role. What would you hope your manager, colleagues and stakeholders would say you've contributed?

Case for the Apparently Irrelevant: Describe a skill, hobby, interest or experience that has no obvious connection to the Project Officer role. Your task is to convince us that this "irrelevant" capability would make you better at the job. The less obvious the connection, the better.

Format Guidelines:

Maximum length: 3 pages.

Use a clear and professional writing style.

Structure your response like a compelling tender bid, showcasing your ability to deliver persuasive and high-quality documents.

Closing date for applications: Monday 30 November 2026.

The Job advertisement may be closed earlier than the date mentioned above.

For further information please contact Amy De Klerk, Manager- Service Development, at [email protected].

We are building a workplace where difference is embraced and encouraged - and to do this, we need people on our team who are representative of the clients we work with, who are passionate about change and courageous enough to stand up for what is right. Everyone is welcome. Everyone belongs.

We are committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All applicants will undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

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